10 days / 9 nights · Difficult
Goechala Trek
A demanding ten-day Sikkim trek from Yuksom through Sachen, Tshoka, Dzongri, Thansing and Lamuney to the Goechala viewpoint, with sunrise views toward Mount Kanchenjunga.
Trek introduction
A route worth preparing for.
A demanding ten-day Sikkim trek from Yuksom through Sachen, Tshoka, Dzongri, Thansing and Lamuney to the Goechala viewpoint, with sunrise views toward Mount Kanchenjunga.
Mountain itineraries may change because of weather, trail, transport, health or permit conditions. East Adventure confirms the operating plan with every group before departure.
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Life along the trail
Day by day
Daily itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival at Yuksom (1,780 m), registration and trek briefing
- Day 2
Trek from Yuksom to Sachen (2,400 m) through forest and suspension bridges
- Day 3
Trek from Sachen to Tshoka (3,000 m)
- Day 4
Trek from Tshoka to Dzongri (3,962 m) via Phedang
- Day 5
Acclimatisation at Dzongri and sunrise hike to Dzongri Top
- Day 6
Trek from Dzongri to Thansing (3,930 m)
- Day 7
Trek from Thansing to Lamuney (4,164 m) near Samiti Lake
- Day 8
Early start for Goechala Viewpoint 1 and sunrise over Kanchenjunga, then begin the return trek
- Day 9
Continue the return trek toward Tshoka/Sachen
- Day 10
Complete the trek to Yuksom and depart according to the selected transport plan
Included
What the package covers
- Pickup and drop according to selected package
- Trekking accommodation/camping
- Meals during the trek
- Local trek guide
- Required permits and registration support
- Basic first aid
Not included
Please budget separately
- Travel outside the selected pickup plan
- Personal insurance
- Personal trekking equipment
- Drinks, charging and personal purchases
- Emergency evacuation
- Tips
Required items
Come prepared
- High-ankle trekking boots
- Warm layers and down jacket
- Waterproof outer shell
- Cold-rated sleeping bag
- Trekking poles and head torch
- Sun protection and personal medicines
- Government identification and passport-size photos
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